CVE-2020-3749: Use After Free

Published Feb 13, 2020
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20061 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, and 2015.006.30508 and earlier have an use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Affected Software

18 affected components
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30508
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=19.021.20061
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30508
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=19.021.20061
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30156
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30156
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30508
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=19.021.20061
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30508
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=19.021.20061
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30156
Apple macOS
All of the following
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30156
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Acrobat and Reader to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2019.021.20061
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Acrobat and Reader to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2017.011.30156
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Acrobat and Reader to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2015.006.30508

Event History

Feb 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3749?

CVE-2020-3749 has a critical severity level due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-3749?

To fix CVE-2020-3749, upgrade Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions available.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by CVE-2020-3749?

CVE-2020-3749 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20061 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, and 2015.006.30508 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-3749?

CVE-2020-3749 is categorized as an use after free vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2020-3749 lead to data breaches?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2020-3749 can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially resulting in data breaches.

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